BANGI, 20 October 2026 – The Islamic Training Institute of Malaysia (ILIM), Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), organised the ILIM Executive Talk 2026 virtually, featuring Shaykh Mufti Dr. Mohammed Farid Ali Al-Fijawi, Chief Executive Officer of Ulul Albab Islamic Institute, New Zealand, as the distinguished speaker.

The programme explored the global climate crisis through the perspectives of Tawhid and Maqasid al-Shariah, highlighting the relationship between environmental degradation, human activities and humanity’s responsibility as khalifah (stewards) of the Earth.

The session highlighted Hifz al-Bi’ah (preservation of the environment) as an important contemporary dimension of Maqasid al-Shariah, emphasising its close relationship with the five classical objectives of Shariah and the responsibility to safeguard ecological balance (mizan) for present and future generations.

The speaker further emphasised the importance of preventing environmental harm, promoting responsible resource management and integrating Islamic values into education, science and technology. Greater public awareness and collective responsibility were also highlighted as essential elements in addressing climate challenges and ensuring environmental sustainability.

This initiative reflects ILIM’s continued commitment to strengthening international knowledge-sharing networks, enhancing the competencies of Islamic Affairs officers and promoting the practical application of Maqasid al-Shariah in addressing contemporary global challenges.